AkzoNobel has appointed David Allen as the company's new head of integrated supply chain. He will officially take up the position on October 1, 2013.
Allen joins AkzoNobel from China National Bluestar Group, where he has held the post of chief o…

Michael A. Cash has joined Axalta Coating Systems as senior vice president and president, Industrial Coatings. In this newly created position, Cash will be responsible for developing and executing global business strategy for customer segments…

PPG Industries has appointed Kevin Braun vice president of industrial coatings, Americas, effective immediately, replacing Richard Zoulek, who has left the company.
Braun was most recently appointed vice president, global raw materials and Ame…

Genomatica announced the addition of Just Jansz to its Board of Directors. Jansz has thirty years of international experience as an accomplished senior executive in the chemical industry with leaders such as LyondellBasell and Shell. Jansz is a forme…

PolyOne Corporation has hired Michael A. Garratt as senior vice president, president of Performance Products and Solutions.
Garratt replaces iRobert M. Rosenau, who has decided to retire following an exemplary 37-year career.
With more than 20…

H.B. Fuller Company elected Maria Teresa Hilado as an independent member to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2013. Hilado's position expands the board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Hilado is currently senior…

Sika Automotive Division USA has appointed Surry Fry program manager for the Automotive Engineering Group, reporting to Ray Helferty, engineering manager. Fry will be responsible for managing all program activities related to product launch efforts a…

Taminco BVBD has appointed Bill Rouse as national accounts manager. A chemist himself, Rouse brings his nearly 25 years of experience to Taminco.
Most recently, Rouse served as Accounts Manager for Air Products, where he successfully managed a seven-…

Wagner Industrial Solutions, a company specializing in liquid and powder coating application technology has hired Jennifer Bochenek as a purchasing agent. She brings more than 15 years of experience in purchasing/procurement with both national and in…

Christopher D. Cerimele has joined Grace Matthews, Inc.’s Chemical Investment Banking Group as Managing Director, it was announced today by John Beagle, Grace Matthews’ Managing Director and Chemicals Practice Lead.
Chris will advise cor…

PPG Industries has made several executive appointments,
Frank S. Sklarsky, executive vice president, finance, will be appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer, as previously announced, and will continue to serve on PPG’s…

Solvay Novecare has appointed Dr. Michael Rhodes global market R&D Manager of the Solvay Novecare Coatings Business Team.
In his new position, Rhodes will develop and implement innovation strategies with both regional and global markets, as well…

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. has appointed Tetyana Grayson to serve as SAP/FICO analyst. She will work with key members of finance and support concurrent SAP projects and production. The role will also include working with end users to design, develo…

H.B. Fuller Company has elected Ann Simonds as an independent member to its board of directors, effective October 1. With Simonds' election, the board will consist of eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
Simonds is currently senior vi…

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, air barrier, coating, and restoration systems, has announced five new team members as part of its new strategic plan to enter into new markets with the expertise of some key team members.
Brian Cha…